Crocheting a flower blanket is a fun and creative way to bring warmth and beauty to any room. This pattern offers an easy-to-follow guide that allows you to create a stunning floral design, perfect for cozying up during the colder months or adding a touch of spring to your space. The final blanket features a textured stitch pattern with charming flower motifs and vibrant green stems, creating a beautiful visual appeal.
Crochet Flower Blanket
With customizable color choices, you can make this blanket uniquely yours and coordinate it with your home decor. Whether you're an experienced crocheter or a beginner, this pattern provides the flexibility to adjust size and colors to match your personal style.
Materials Needed:
- Weight 4 yarn in multiple colors
- 5.5 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Getting Started:
- Make a slip knot with your chosen neutral color.
- Chain a multiple of four (e.g., 60 for a blanket, 16 for a swatch).
Creating the Base Rows:
- Work in the back bumps of the chain.
- Double crochet in the fourth chain from the hook.
- Continue double crochets to the end of the chain.
- Chain three, turn.
- Skip the first space, double crochet down the row.
- Double crochet into the top of the chain three.
- Repeat steps 4-6 for desired base rows (e.g., three rows).
Adding the Green Stems:
- Finish the last double crochet with green yarn.
- Chain three, turn.
- In the third stitch, work a double crochet, chain one, and another double crochet (a "V").
- Skip the next two stitches, repeat step 3.
- Continue this pattern down the row.
- Double crochet in the last space (top of the chain three).
- Finish with your chosen flower color.
Creating the Flowers:
- Chain four, turn.
- Yarn over, insert hook into the "V" space, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops (repeat three times), yarn over, pull through all four loops, chain two.
- Repeat step 2 in each "V" space down the row.
- Chain one, double crochet into the top of the chain three.
- Finish the row with your neutral color.
Working the Rows After Flowers:
- Chain three, turn.
- Double crochet in the chain one space.
- Double crochet on top of the flower stitch.
- Two double crochets in the chain two space.
- Repeat steps 3 and 4 down the row.
- Double crochet under the chain one and at the top of the chain three.
- Chain three, turn, double crochet in each stitch for the next two rows.
- Repeat stem and flower rows, alternating with three neutral rows, to desired length.
Creating the Border:
- Single crochet around the blanket, three single crochets in each corner.
- Slip stitch to finish the round.
- Chain one, skip the first chain, five double crochets into the next chain.
- Skip the next chain, single crochet in the following chain.
- Repeat steps 3 and 4 around the blanket.
- Slip stitch to close off the border.
Finishing:
- Weave in all loose ends.
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